Monthly Archives: May 2016

The Billionaire’s Vinegar–A Tale of the Other Wine World

Posted on May 30, 2016 by Poor Robert

My world of wine exists for my enjoyment and the enjoyment of hundreds of others who sip, pair and socializing with a glass of wine in our hands. I recently read a books entitled “The Billionaires Vinegar” which tells the … Continue reading →

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Frankie, my dear, I don’t give a damn

Posted on May 11, 2016 by Poor Robert

I saw this on one of the blogs I follow and found it both interesting and funny. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.

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Repurposing Wine Barrels – Just Cuz I Could

Posted on May 9, 2016 by Poor Robert

In retirement I make furniture, usually finely finished stuff. Recently I got a commission to make a pair of bar stools out of wine barrel staves and the metal barrel strapping. They are still a work in progress as I … Continue reading →

Posted in Barware, Cocktails tables, Craft Furniture, Hodgpodge, Wine Barrells | Tagged Barware, Repurposing., Wine, Wine Barrels, Wine Furnitures | 5 Comments

A Wine Sample Policy, Say What!!

Posted on May 9, 2016 by Poor Robert

You heard it correctly, a wine sample policy. It’s the craziest thing, I’ve always purchased the wine and other products I wrote about in my blog and never gave having a sample policy a thought. Well I am now getting … Continue reading →